That cheery, DIY effort masks a different campaign, one that is slowly expiring in all the usual ways of terminal campaigns at the end-stage: cash is running low, supporters are griping about not getting paid and aides are valiantly trying to convince themselves as much as the press that, really, there is a path forward.......To a degree rarely seen in presidential politics, Gingrich is his own strategist, scheduler and press secretary.He makes the decisions about 99.9 percent of the campaign,.........They never build any structure to live past the next state, complained one GOP strategist who advised Gingrich in one key state earlier this year. Theyd go to the next state and have to re-invent the wheel......

Could it be that Newt has been burned more than once by so-called advisers and campaign managers who subtly sabotage his campaigns? Sort of like what happened with a former Alaskan Governor and a run for the vice-presidency?

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posted on 03/20/2012 3:23:10 AM PDT
by The Working Man
(No child left behind should be: No Child left a dime.)

Yes! Brokered convention. I find it spectacular that all the good guys are for Newt Gingrich, including two of his former rivals: Governor Perry & Herman Cain; plus Ollie North, Thomas Sowell, Todd Palin and Sarah Palin, Fred Thompson, Chuck Norris and others I’m omitting because of my poor memory at this hour.

Newt’s the last conservative in the race. Politico, the rest of the Obamedia and the GOP establishment want him out as of last month. They want to see it boil down to liberal Republican Mitt Romney and big government Republican Rick Santorum, both of whom would be chewed up and spit out by Obama’s machine.

GOP and Democrats the elites work together to destroy him, no doubt about that. But they can’t defeat God. If we repent, the Lord will give us a great leader; if not, we get Obama for 4 more years and beyond. Maybe that is what it takes for us to turn back to Him.

Hello the Romney camp spread that lie that Dems were voting for Rick to hide the fact Dems were voting for Mittens and to set up an excuse to explain away a loss in MI .
Check the exit polls in Iowa and NH The Dems voted for mittens and crazy Paul .
It’s sad to see Rombet AstroTurf spread here as fact .

I still think the Democrats would much rather see Santorum win LA than Newt. If you want to throw Romney in with the Dems, I have no problem with that. The fact is, the sooner Newt is out, the sooner they can push Romney over the finish line.

Well I remember Gideon....few men, little money... and it was God himself who lowered the number of Gideon's army.....should Newt win it will definitely be by the hand of the Lord, and perhaps that is what the people need to see. It won't be by Newt's money nor by the size of his campaign workers....it will be by the Wisdom and Desire of God as Newt relys on Him to direct Him.

The thing is... this nation has been given time and time again to turn back to God and thus far have refused to do so..... Like Israel did, when things got better they abandoned God,... we have done the very same thing time and again in this nation..... 9/11 Stirred the nation....but instead of fighting our enemies we've catered to them....and they now have invaded this nation just as they did when Israel turned it's back on God. ...and that is judgment. Period.

Newt's desire is to bring this nation back under the Sovernity of God according to our Constitution and the documents which were written concerning this people.... He is NOT promoting religious dogma or doctrine....He's promoting this nation “UNDER GOD”....so that the Glory of this Nation is returned to God and the rightful place it should be.

I trust God that perhaps He might give us one more chance to get this nation back on track, but I also know it may very well be too late.

The world is setting up for all which prophecy does speak ,.... most recently Putin wants to build a Eurasian Union, a political/military/economic alliance  possibly with a common currency  with Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other 'Muslim' former Soviet Republics to become a regional/ global powerhouse,.. possibly by 2015, or even as soon as 2013....(Joel Rosenberg's site, and he's been accurate thus far....)....and it's all moving rapidly...... All nations know they have freedom to do as they want under the Obama administration who does and says nothing to prevent this advancement.

We can only pray now that the Lord might be Merciful to this nation and spare our downfall....at the least give us a soft place to land.

Meanwhile The International Community keeps the USA in the loop for need of our military worldwide when things get out of hand in any nation....and we've seen just that with Libya and others....and the only reason we as a nation are not squashed already..... Panetta made it clear that Obama has the authority to go to war as he sees fit...and congress will simply be informed....and no doubt war is coming yet again and we as a nation are being conditioned for that.

All the Orders Obama's recently passed are what Pres.'s do when going to war to protect and have the authority to act under any circumstances which war brings. Russia's ships and special forces to Syria...America's fleet sent out to the ME on top of what already is positioned there...the meeting recently with BEBE..and hosts of other indicators points to war in the very near future.

And so as I see it if this is to continue to play out Internationally....let the damnable Democrats take the fall with this entire mess if indeed there is a fall from Gods grace on this nation..... But if there is any hope for recovery to our God who we once honored and served....then let Newt rise to the occasion and take us to where we belong...... Other wise should any other candidate win this primary....prepare for the fall IMO.

Well, it's very sad. Newt is the only politician out there who impresses me as having the brains, knowledge and wisdom to really understand the nature of the problems we face beyond the usual talking points. So now it's petulant hall monitor in a sweater vest with a penchant for verbal idiocy, or a phony, pandering corporate raider; Gordon Gecko without the charm. The Pubs in their usual have chosen the “safe” choice. I'll vote for Newt when the time comes, but it seems we're stuck with Romney. He makes my skin crawl, but that's it. ABO.

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posted on 03/20/2012 6:43:09 PM PDT
by Hugin
("Most time a man'll tell you his bad intentions if you listen and let yourself hear"--Open Range)

I agree that things always looks very bleak for Newt’s campaign, that is why I said it had to be God’s Design if Newt got nominated, not alone being elected to be President. If we repent and pray hard enough, God will grant us an worthy leader, if not, He will leave us to our sinful desires which include Obama re-elected and we will all suffer.

I keep praying. I still hope that Newt will be nominated, pick Sarah Palin for VP position. Somehow I still feel this scenario is predestined, but we all wait and see. It is not over. When everything seems lost, everything will be saved. I have studied prophecy for years ( since 1997)to know that our country will have to suffer before we turn back to God. Believe it or not, I focus more in Europe as according to ancient prophecies, Russia and Iran (Muslims) will attack Europe to start WW III soon. Iran will use nuclear weapons, not on Israel, but on Southern Europe according to prophecy. What do you think all the tumults in Muslim world for? To consolidate all region power to Iran. That is all the clue I give you.

I think you nailed it on that one caww. I dont see the citizens in this country electing a pro constitution President with a Judeo Christian mindset. The majority of citizens in this country have turned away from God regardless of whether they identify themselves as Christian or not. For those who dont understand prophecy and firmly trust in God the times coming are going to be very frightening.

The majority of citizens in this country have turned away from God regardless of whether they identify themselves as Christian or not. For those who dont understand prophecy and firmly trust in God the times coming are going to be very frightening.

I was reading an article this morning that most Catholics are voting for Romney rather than Santorum as many thought would be. Based on many exit polls conducted.

Here's a Catholic commentor I found interesting:

2 kinds of Catholics:

1. Those who carry out the spirit of the best of what our religion teaches and with grace and humility..... My Boston-Irish Catholic neighbor was such a glorious person--big heart, generous, kind, did good works (and with a fabulous sense of humor), and boosted people's spirits wherever she went. She pitched right in and improved the world.

2. Those who dogmatically focus on the "rules" of the hierarchical big-C Church..... Sanctimonious Santorum and many of Church hierarchy fit the latter category....... These people are rigid, "rule bound," doctrinaire, authoritarian, and often suffer from a punishment syndrome (the desire to punish others)........ Paradoxically, while they like make a dramatic display of their "religiosity.

( I truly think this election is the last hope for this country and unfortunately the bait was set by Romney and Obam, and the media, to lift up Rick Santorum... and far too many Christians fell for the counterfeit.....once again showing that the children of the world are wiser than the children of light)

He's been known though to come in at the last moment and change the equation quite drastically in fact. It's not over til it's a done deal....

Most Christians have recognized that Newt is the only candidate who brings the full package to the table in turning this nation around.....unfortunately the media, Rep. elites, and others beat Newt back....and moreso "lifted" a counterfeit for people to fall for...and it looks like they certainly have swallowed the bait.

With this it was also understood if Newt doesn't win then the path of judgement this nation has been under with Obama will continue to our peril.

God raises up leaders, and that for correction and judgment as well as blessing a nation. Any other than Newt will continue to take this nation downward...and continue to bound the people...and that would also include Santorum who is far from being "the one" to turn this ship.

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